Cities
Saint Petersburg: architecture as everyday life
Waterfront walks, museums and a city best discovered on foot.
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Life in Russia.
Cities, study and practical first steps for a possible move.
A beautiful place is only the beginning. These guides help you ask better questions and make your own decision.
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Choose a city by the week you want to live
Work, everyday journeys, language and climate matter more than a universal ranking.
Before you move: check the documents first
Questions for a consulate, university or prospective employer.
Finding a home: test the journey before the photos
An editorial checklist for apartment visits and conversations with a landlord.
Study and Russian: turn curiosity into a course
Start with a programme and the questions that make it right for you.
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Three cities. Three rhythms.
Cities
Kazan: a city with more than one voice
Tatar and Russian heritage, urban walks and regional flavours.
Cities
Akademgorodok: a neighbourhood shaped by science
A university, research institutes and Siberian woodland.
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Culture
Meet a culture through its people
A few ways to feel more confident without turning a country into a stereotype.
Country library
Everyday Russian: a practical place to start
First phrases, Cyrillic and a manageable study plan for new residents and Russian-speaking friends.
Reading culture
Discover Russia through the Russian State Library
An old guidebook, manuscript collections and digital resources offer a way into the country’s reading culture from anywhere.